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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.24, 595.01 and 244.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.24, 595.01 and 244.69 is: 337.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.24 : 595.01 = 244.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.24/595.01 = 244.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.24x = 595.01 × 244.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.24x = 145,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,591.51/431.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.61

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